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HB 1582

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Interstate Compact for Juveniles to June 30, 2034. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 37, Chapter 4, Part 1.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Lafferty

Extends Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Compact for Juveniles through 2034, continuing multi-state coordination of juvenile offender management across state lines.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HB 1582

Legislative bill overview

HB 1582 extends Tennessee's participation in the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ) through June 30, 2034. The Interstate Compact for Juveniles is a multi-state agreement that governs the transfer, supervision, and treatment of juvenile offenders across state lines. This bill prevents the current compact authorization from expiring and ensures continued interstate coordination on juvenile justice matters.

Why is this important

The ICJ affects how Tennessee handles juvenile offenders who commit crimes in other states or who move between states while under supervision. Without renewal, Tennessee would lose the legal framework for managing these interstate cases, potentially creating gaps in juvenile offender tracking, supervision, and rehabilitation services. The sunset provision ensures the legislature periodically reviews whether this interstate collaboration remains effective and necessary.

Potential points of contention

  • Automatic extension without substantive review: The bill extends the compact for 8 additional years without apparent amendments or performance evaluations, raising questions about whether the ICJ's current structure and outcomes have been adequately assessed.
  • Juvenile justice system modernization: Advocates may debate whether an interstate compact designed years ago adequately addresses current juvenile justice priorities like rehabilitation, racial equity, or reducing incarceration of minors.
  • State sovereignty and oversight: Some may question whether delegating juvenile offender management to an interstate compact framework limits Tennessee's independent authority over its youth justice system.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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